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London, Greater London (On-site) 2.88 miles
£32,250 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

This is a key role at Southwark Cathedral supporting the Dean and the Sub-Dean. This secretarial role will primarily feature management of a busy personal diary, correspondence and broader administrative support for the Dean in his capacity as Dean of Southwark, Chair of Chapter and CEO of the Cathedral. The role holder will also support the Cathedral team as the Office Administrator – responsible for a range of office duties relating to staff wellbeing & socials, office equipment & spaces and the Cathedral’s general enquiries email address.

Start date: Immediate

Salary: £32,250

Hours of work: 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some flexibility will be required to allow attendance at early morning or evening meetings and events.

How to apply: Please complete the application form on the Church of England Pathways website 

Closing date: 11:59pm Thursday 29th January 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 10th February and Wednesday 11th February 2026

Main Duties and Responsibilities

For the Dean

  • Manage the Dean’s diary: including making appointments, arranging meetings, scheduling preaching and other liturgical arrangements, programming annual schedules (such as Bishops Staff Meetings, chaplaincy and wider public commitments) - keeping Outlook diaries up to date with any changes and making travel arrangements;
  • Prepare the Dean’s weekly diary file, including the preparation of any meeting papers or briefs for the week ahead;
  • Provide administrative support for the Dean in relation to their attendance at meetings associated with the governance of the Cathedral, including Chapter, Finance Committee, Fabric Advisory Committee and Board of Enterprises. This will include liaising with colleagues on the Dean’s availability for upcoming meetings, any research the Dean requires and preparation of paper packs for such meetings. Minute taking will not usually be required, but may be requested from time to time in liaison with members of staff usually responsible for the minutes;
  • Draft, file and send outgoing correspondence on the Dean’s behalf and process incoming correspondence;
  • Support the Dean in all their working relationships including building and maintaining excellent relationships with Chapter Members and Committee Members, the Bishop’s staff and with the wider Diocese, as well as with congregation members, neighbours, commercial partners, professional advisers and other third-party organisations relating to the Dean’s work;
  • Set up meetings including room set up and refreshment provision as required;
  • Assist the Dean with the processing of their expenses;
  • Work with the Governance & Committees Manager on Gifts Registry declarations for the Dean;
  • Provide administrative support to bodies the Dean chairs, e.g. Southwark Cathedral Development Trust, the Deans Fund and other Cathedral-associated bodies;
  • Update the Cathedral database in support of the Dean’s work.
  • Provide administrative and practical support for Dean’s events e.g. lectures, receptions and breakfasts with local stakeholders

For the Sub-Dean

  • Supporting the Sub-Dean with diary management: making appointments, arranging meetings, and scheduling preaching and other liturgical arrangements;
  • Assist with inducting new parishioners: management of database, organising Welcome Evenings etc.;
  • Assist with administration relating to the Cathedral’s schools: preparing the liturgical rota, filing and distribution of school clergy admissions forms;
  • Other administrative support on an as needed basis

Office Administration 

  • Receiving, distributing and responding to emails sent to the Cathedral’s general information email address;
  • Ordering stationery, office equipment and consumables in line with the Cathedral’s approach to sustainability and ethical buying;
  • Ensuring the Cathedral’s printing and franking equipment is kept fully functional, and liaising with our contractors when issues arise;
  • Ensuring that the staff keep offices, reception area, print room, stationery area, staff kitchen and facilities clean, tidy and supplied;
  • Co-ordinating Staff Meetings, including booking suitable space and organising refreshments for the meeting;
  • Organising staff social events, outings and meals;
  • Providing administrative support on Cathedral projects as and when they arise.
  • Ensuring the Cathedral’s First-Aid kits are kept supplied and in date.

General Duties and Expectations

  • Provide general administrative assistance in the context of a busy office;
  • Support other teams on an ad hoc basis when required;
  • Promote the mission, purpose and values of the Cathedral;
  • Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained & ensure professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities.

The main duties and responsibilities of your post are outlined in your job description. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your salary and in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented

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Southwark Cathedral View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 14 January 2026
Closing date: 29 January 2026 at 10:56
Tags: Administration, Christian, Faith-Based, Office Management, Governance / Management

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